2026 NV Rankings: LB Breakdown
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Taking a look at some of the ranked and WL prospects at the LB position in Prep Redzone NV’s latest 2026 player rankings. Rank Player Height High School Commitment Weight 1 Kenneth Goodwin III 6’2″ Desert Pines 215 2 Kyler…
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Continue ReadingTaking a look at some of the ranked and WL prospects at the LB position in Prep Redzone NV’s latest 2026 player rankings.
Rank
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Player
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Height
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High School
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Commitment
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Weight
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1 |
6’2″
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Desert Pines
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2 |
6’1″
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Spanish Springs
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3 |
5’10”
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Sierra Vista
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4 |
5’10”
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Eldorado
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5 |
6’1″
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Bishop Gorman
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6 |
6’2″
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Arbor View
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WL |
6’2″
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Faith Lutheran
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WL |
5’10”
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Carson
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Mafua Matthews-Mafua Mafua Matthews-Mafua 5'10" | 180 lbs | LB Sierra Vista | 2026 State NV
Matthews-Mafua is the top returning tackler from Sierra Vista’s 2023 defense after posting 54 total tackles as a sophomore. He’s an athletic off-ball LB at 5’10″/180 that could potentially seem some action out of the backfield in the fall as well. Matthews-Mafua should be a breakout candidate among Nevada’s 5A LBs heading into next season.
Zavala proved himself to be one of the more physical 2026 LBs in Nevada’s 4A division last season. He’s at his best working downhill and filling holes in close-quarters around the LOS. Something to look for in Zavala’s junior season is for him to put his ability to play in space and skillset in coverage on tape.
Watchlist Prospects:
Johnathan Alvarado Johnathan Alvarado 5'10" | 160 lbs | LB Carson | 2026 NV
Alvarado’s an up-and-coming two-way player that made some plays at both LB and RB as a sophomore for Carson. He’s a lean athlete at 5’10″/160 that should continue to make an impact on both sides of the ball for Carson next season.
Gries is a multi-sport athlete (football, baseball) that made plays on both sides of the ball for Faith Lutheran’s JV squad last season. He offers a promising frame at 6’2″/215 and will look to carve out a role on what should be one of the more talented LB units in Nevada next season.